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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,719.59, 69,966.38 and 32,693.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,719.59, 69,966.38 and 32,693.63 is: 48,961.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,719.59 : 69,966.38 = 32,693.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,719.59/69,966.38 = 32,693.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,719.59x = 69,966.38 × 32,693.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,719.59x = 2,287,454,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,454,672.06/46,719.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,961.37

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